South Korean politicians are considering legislation to punish high-handedness by the rich and powerful, as resentment mounts in the wake of the "nut rage" incident involving the daughter of the Korean Air chairman.

While the approaching Queensland election will be largely fought on financial management, another more disturbing issue is the bankruptcy of the major parties in the field of ethics, integrity and accountability.

Unless there is a major reversal in attitudes and a true return to basic principles and values, there is little hope for any democratic body politic in Queensland.

The path is being decisively trod towards the dark days upon which the Fitzgerald Inquiry shed light.

As the parents of one-punch victim Thomas Kelly seek an urgent meeting with New South Wales Premier Mike Baird over a touted early review of lockout laws, ABC News Breakfast spoke with Michael Thorn from the Foundation for Alcohol and Education, as well as Tony Sara from The Last Drinks Coalition about the changes already seen under the laws.